Evidence Based Geriatric Medicine

The latest addition to the Evidence-Based Book series, Evidence-Based Geriatric Medicine provides non-geriatrician clinicians an overview of key topics central to the care of the older patient. EVIDENCE-BASED GERIATRIC MEDICINE A PRACTICAL CLINICAL GUIDE Edited by Jayna M. Holroyd-Leduc, MD, FRCPC, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada Madhuri Reddy, MD, MSc, Hebrew Senior Life, Boston, MA, USA Evidence-Based Geriatric Medicine provides non-geriatrician clinicians with an approach to topics central to the care of the older patient. These include the diagnosis and management of 'the geriatric giants' (delirium, dementia, urinary incontinence and falls), pressure ulcers, elder abuse and end of life care. This new book in the Evidence-Based series includes specific age-related conditions while providing a holistic approach to the older patient. Geriatric Medicine specialists with expertise in both their specific topics as well as in evidence-based medicine present the best-available evidence in a concise, easy-to-use, question-and-answer based format. Each chapter includes common questions that are asked by clinicians, and the answers focus on a systematic review of the evidence and conclude with a bottom line for clinical practice. ??? A unique guide to the optimum care of older patients Focuses on the best available evidence Uses rigorous and transparent methods for seeking and appraising the evidence Provides the evidence in a clinically useful format This book is an invaluable resource for trainees and clinicians from various disciplines, worldwide. It addresses an issue of global importance – building the capacity to care for older persons. Praise for Evidence-Based Geriatric Medicine: 'This short text is ideal for students and practitioners to update on the evidence for care of older persons', John Morley, Editor of Pathy's Principles and Practice of Geriatric Medicine The latest addition to the Evidence-Based Book series, Evidence-Based Geriatric Medicine provides non-geriatrician clinicians an overview of key topics central to the care of the older patient. This guide focuses on the management of common problems in the elderly taking into account their life situations as well as treatment of specific conditions. Leading geriatricians with expertise in evidence-based medicine utilize the best available evidence and present this information in a concise, easy-to-use, question-based format. Evidence-Based Geriatric Medicine is a unique guide to the optimum management of older patients.

The latest addition to the Evidence-Based Book series, Evidence-Based Geriatric Medicine provides non-geriatrician clinicians an overview of key topics central to the care of the older patient. This guide focuses on the management of common problems in the elderly taking into account their life situations as well as treatment of specific conditions. Leading geriatricians with expertise in evidence-based medicine utilize the best available evidence and present this information in a concise, easy-to-use, question-based format. Evidence-Based Geriatric Medicine is a unique guide to the optimum management of older patients.